Huron Area Center for Independence

“The members of the board of directors were sent a copy of form 990 prior to the regular board meeting. Members had the opportunity to discuss the form 990 at the meeting before it was filed.”

“Persons covered under the conflict of interest policy include the board of directors, employees and volunteers. Board of directors: any dualities of interest or possible conflict of interest on the part of any governing board member is to be disclosed to other members of the board and made a matter of record either through the annual reporting procedure or when the conflict becomes a matter of board action. Any governing board member having a duality of interest on any matter does not vote on that matter nor use personal influence when the matter comes before the board of directors. The member is not counted in determining the quorum for the meeting even when permitted by law. The minutes of the meeting will reflect that the disclosure was made, abstention from voting and the quorum determination for the meeting. The foregoing requirements would not be construed as preventing the board member from stating his/her position on the matter, nor answering pertinent questions asked by other members of the board of directors since his/her knowledge may be of assistance in deciding the matter before the board. Employees and volunteers: conflict of interest of an employee or volunteer is prohibited. Any duality of interest must be disclosed by reporting the matter to the immediate superisor who will request disposition on the matter from the c.e.o.”

“The process for determining the compensation of the c.e.o. Is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Data as to comparable compensation for persons in comparable positions at similarly situated organizations is reviewed in making a determination of compensation. The process is documented.”

“The conflict of interest policy is available to the general public upon request.”

“The huron area center for independence is committed to development of services that make the communities of choice available to everyone, make institutional and segregated environments unnecessary, and support the development of relationships where all people are respected as essential members of their communities. To assist persons with developmental disabilities to participate as essential members of the communities of their choice through instruction, advocacy and support.”

“Desires for living, working and participating in the wider community. Supporting people in realizing their personal goals includes encouraging independent decision-making and self-advocacy. 223 persons received 1/2 to 24 hours of instruction, advocacy, and support for 365 days. Residential instruction, vocational instruction, employment support, and service facilitation were among the services provided. Many bridging activities were offered to persons served encouraging development of relationships with people in the community. Consumers were also encouraged to participate in activities in the community of their choice and support was provided to do so.”